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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.33, 744.61 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.33, 744.61 and 265.10 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.33 : 744.61 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.33/744.61 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.33x = 744.61 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.33x = 197,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,396.11/496.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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